All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Local Plan submitted

June 8th, 2018

After four years, nine town and parish workshops, four public roadshows, and three public consultations generating more than 10,000 separate comments, the first Local Plan to cover the entire South Downs National Park has been submitted to the Government. The plan sets out planning policies across the whole of the National Park, how land is […]

Discover farmers’ stories in the South Downs this summer

June 8th, 2018

Visitors to the South Downs National Park will get a unique insight into the lives of six local farmers this summer thanks to an innovative trail of ‘watching & listening posts’ linked to short films about their work. The films will be previewed at Lee Farm Open Day on Sunday 24 June. Twelve posts will […]

SDNPA Chair explains call for judicial review on proposal for A27 at Arundel

June 8th, 2018

SDNPA Chair, Margaret Paren, explains why the SDNPA is calling for a judicial review on Highways England’s preferred route. “Making difficult decisions is never easy. On issues that really impact a community, facts and opinion become mingled and emotions run high. With full awareness of the complexity of the issue, on 24 May the South […]

My 40 years of volunteering in the South Downs

June 7th, 2018

Written by Graham, South Downs Volunteer Ranger I have often been asked what I do with the Volunteer Ranger Service, so after nearly 40 years of volunteering I thought I might give the answer. On my first day I chased a cow out of a ditch. I have spent several days on my knees counting […]

Win tickets to Film on a Farm

June 6th, 2018

Bringing cinema to the great outdoors As part of our #TaketheLead responsible dog walking campaign we are proud to be sponsoring the summer 2018 season of Film on a Farm. I feel the need… the need for a lead! Our Take the Lead animation will be featured before each of the movies listed encouraging people to […]